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France

Ukraine condemns Macron over 'Russia should not be humiliated' comment

Macron insisted Putin had committed a "historic and fundamental error" but that it was important not to put Russia to shame "so that the day the fighting stops, we can build a way out through diplomatic channels."

France

Macron slams Morawiecki for 'scandalous' criticism of Putin dialogue

The Polish prime minister ridiculed the French president’s numerous phone calls with his Russian counterpart, comparing them to trying to negotiate with Hitler.

Belgium

Tensions surface over energy prices as EU summit draws to a close

The two-day EU leaders summit in Brussels centered largely on strategies aimed at dealing with Europe's dependency on Russian energy.

USA

Madeleine Albright: First female US Secretary of State dies at 84

A former child refugee from Nazi- and then Soviet-dominated eastern Europe, Albright rose to hold top posts under former President Bill Clinton in the 1990s.

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Turkey

Russia 'did not attack Ukraine' says Lavrov after meeting Kuleba

There was no breakthrough when the Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers met in Turkey, their first encounter since Putin's forces invaded Ukraine two weeks ago.

Russia

Russia does not want war with Ukraine, Putin says after meeting Scholz

Germany's chancellor and the Russian president have spoken after talks in Moscow, seen as a last chance for diplomacy amid mixed messages on Russia's intentions over Ukraine.

Culture news

Greek statue loaned to Italy in goodwill gesture

The Greek government hopes that the return of a foot from the marble tableaux which adorned the Parthenon will prompt similar actions by the British.

Ukraine

UK and Russia ministers clash amid drive to ease Ukraine tensions

Visiting Moscow, the UK's foreign minister called on Russia to"desist from threats" over Ukraine, while her Russian counterpart rejected Western "moralising" as a "road to nowhere".

Ukraine

Blinken defends Germany after Ukraine criticism over Russia stance

The US Secretary of State said he had "no doubts" over Germany's determination to stand up to Russia, after Kyiv accused Berlin of "encouraging" Vladimir Putin.

China

Winter Olympics: Is your country doing a diplomatic boycott?

Here's a round-up of all the countries that have said they will not send senior officials to China for the Beijing 2022 Winter Games.

Lithuania

China condemns 'egregious act' as Taiwan opens Lithuania office

Taiwan opens office in Lithuania, angering China

USA

Biden and Xi meet virtually to try to bridge chasm in US-China ties

Expectations were low for the meeting amid differences over major issues including human rights, cyber security and Washington's stance on Taiwan.

Climate

COP26 latest: Over 100 countries sign pledge to cut methane emissions

It's time for action at COP26 as crucial climate talks enter their second day.

Climate

COP26 latest: Five takeaways from Day 1 of crucial climate talks

As crucial climate talks kicked off in Glasgow with "doomsday" warnings, here are five key takeaways from Day One of the COP26.

World News

Russia hosts Taliban officials for Afghanistan talks

Moscow pledged humanitarian aid but also called for a more inclusive government.

Ukraine

US defence secretary underlines support for eastern Europe

"The security and stability of the Black Sea are in the US's national interest and are critical to the security of NATO's eastern flank," Austin said.

Afghanistan

US envoy to Afghanistan quits after chaotic troops withdrawal

Zalmay Khalilzad will leave the post this week after more than three years on the job under both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Belarus

French ambassador ordered to leave Belarus, embassy says

France's embassy did not give a reason for Nicolas de Bouillane's expulsion by the Belarusian foreign ministry.

United Arab Emirates

Afghan woman's pet bird finds new home at French embassy in UAE

Amid two weeks of frantic evacuations to Paris and untold suffering, the French Ambassador to the UAE has shared a remarkable story of hope.

World News

NATO expels 8 'undeclared' Russian intelligence officers

NATO says the members of Russia’s mission to the military alliance were secretly working as intelligence officers, which Moscow denies.